A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6857566 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 52769113
epoch_slot_no: 324313
block_no: 6857389
slot_leader_id: 4610095
size: 55874
time: 2022-02-08 15:50:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xec82fa015949c35299fddb2508d50f877a784977a4c053e57cee67948af767bd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7